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Board adopts policy on student name changes after hours of public comment; administration directed to clarify procedures
Summary
After hours of public comment both for and against, the District 11 board voted 6–1 to adopt Policy ACA (name changes). Board members directed the superintendent to issue operating procedures that ensure students are informed before parents when a request is made.
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education voted to adopt Policy ACA (name changes) at its March 1 meeting after extended public comment and internal debate.
Board member Director Jorgensen moved adoption of the policy; a second was offered and the motion passed on a roll call vote. The transcript shows votes in favor from Directors Banks, Carey, Haefeli, Jorgensen, Malhotra (Malpakam in the transcript) and Nelson; Director Ott cast the lone no vote. The board incorporated prior edits discussed at the Feb. 5 meeting, according to staff.
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